Portrait cutting

[jellis2]

Why do you use 1/4" BB plywood instead or 1/8" BB?

[bcdennis]

My main reason would be more stability for the tight cuts and fret work. 

[Denny Knappen]

I don't like to stack cut, only one of a kind.  1/8" needs to be stack cut.

[dgman]

It’s your choice. When I cut portraits, I will stack cut four 1/8” layers. If I desire more depth, I will stack cut two 1/4” layers. 

[Foxfold]

Don't know about anyone else but, I use ¼" because I like the 'depth' it gives and because I usually only do 'one offs' another consideration for me at least is Tony has tons of the stuff and it's free.

[jerry1939]

I always used 1/8".  Put a 1/8" luan "Sacrifice Board" for a backer.  Luan is cheap at our Lowes.  Put the top grain cross-wise to the bottom grain of your good piece.  It will blow your mind at how much it supports tiny areas.  Luan is cheap insurance.

jerry

[kmmcrafts]

Well I cut one offs now and then with just one piece.. Never had much issues with it.. I do like stack cutting because most times I'm selling the piece and maybe more buyers at a later time.. If it's a personalized item that only needs one piece.. I just cut the one piece.. 

I originally cut this one as a single piece... then everyone wanted one and I ended up having to cut 4 more... that's why i just stack cut everything now.. That's a lot of holes to cut for just one time... then need to make 2 more a week later.. LOL.. Not doing that again unless it's personalized.. 

[MrsN]

I use 1/8" for most of mine. 

Like some have mentioned, 1/4" gives a bit more depth to a picture and that is sometimes is nice. 

Sometimes 1/4" is easier to find or cheaper. 

[Sparkey]

I have never cut 1/8 inch but a friend told me that the extra depth of the 1/4 inch made the finished product look a lot better.

[Hawk]

For what it's worth I use 1/8 for all my portraits..Both Lee and Grant are 1/8"

Chris

[Gonzo]

Wow Hawk! Nice portraits!

[crupiea]

I dont, I use 1/8"

[OzarkSawdust]

On 1/21/2020 at 3:41 PM, jerry1939 said:

I always used 1/8".  Put a 1/8" luan "Sacrifice Board" for a backer.  Luan is cheap at our Lowes.  Put the top grain cross-wise to the bottom grain of your good piece.  It will blow your mind at how much it supports tiny areas.  Luan is cheap insurance.

jerry

I like that idea Jerry! I have trouble with 1/8" and that might be the ticket when I want 1 piece.

Edited January 24, 2020 by OzarkSawdust

[jellis2]

Thank you all.

jellis2